Military Strength: 
Senegal vs 
Togo
Senegal (ranked #129 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Togo (#130) on the ATLAS Index. Senegal fields 19,000 active troops vs 10,000 for Togo, backed by 5,000 paramilitary. Senegal's $0.5B defense budget is 2.2:1 that of Togo ($0.2B).
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Senegal
Togo
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Key figures
| Senegal | Togo | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $525M | $234M | 🇸🇳 2.2× |
| – share of GDP | 1.6% | 2.2% | 🇹🇬 1.4× |
| Active personnel | 19,000 | 10,000 | 🇸🇳 1.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇹🇬 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 4 | 🇹🇬 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 5,000 | 3,000 | 🇸🇳 1.7× |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 40 | 18 | 🇸🇳 2.2× |
| – helicopters | 20 | 10 | 🇸🇳 2.0× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $28 | $25 | 🇸🇳 1.2× |
| Population | 18.5M | 9.5M | 🇸🇳 1.9× |
| GDP | $33B | $11B | 🇸🇳 3.1× |
| GDP per capita | $1,773 | $1,119 | 🇸🇳 1.6× |
| Land area | 192,530 km² | 54,385 km² | 🇸🇳 3.5× |
| Coastline | 531 km | 56 km | 🇸🇳 9.5× |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
🇹🇬 TogoAlpha Jet ×5
Defense budget history Senegal ×1.4 · Togo ×1.1 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Senegal or Togo?
Senegal has approximately 19,000 active military personnel compared to Togo's 10,000, giving Senegal a 1.9:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Senegal or Togo?
Togo operates 5 combat aircraft compared to Senegal's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Senegal or Togo?
Senegal has a larger defense budget at $525 million (2.2:1 more) compared to Togo's $234 million annually.
Do Senegal and Togo have nuclear weapons?
Neither Senegal nor Togo currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Senegal and Togo compare?
Togo operates 4 main battle tanks compared to Senegal's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.